| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | N5628 |
| Military Code: | HE-B |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Gloster Gladiator/Sea Gladiator |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Gloster Gladiator/Sea Gladiator |
| Aircraft Version: | Gloster Gladiator Mk2 |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 263 Sqn |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | Hendon (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Airport Codes: | None |
| Collection: | RAF Museum Hendon / London |
| Photo Date: | 13 April 2010 |
| Photo by: | Mick Bajcar |
| Photo ID: | 25818 |
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This aircraft was bombed by the Luftwaffe on April 24, 1940 on Lesjaskogsvatn in Norway, a frozen lake where it and others had landed. The fuselage was recovered in August 1970 and has been on display since 1972. It has been treated to preserve it as it was found with no attempt at restoration. This photo is copyright © Mick Bajcar, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 20 December 2017, and has since been viewed 199 times. |